The Riddlers Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hey guys!Just introducing myself....I used to ride trials 10odd years ago...back before you could buy a pre-built bike.So it was build your own! I had a 12.5" GT Zaskar, with P2's, Mavic 121's (anyone remember them!) and XT V's (Mags cost a fortune back then).I rode that for a couple of years till the head tube went twisting off a back to back phone box....Been riding dirt since then....got 2 bikes....a Retro '98 DMR with '99 Z1 BAMS running 24" rims and a Revell which im building up at the mo, again 24".Bumped into a trials guy at my local trails the other day, and the bug grew again...So, Ive literally just got back from picking up Bretolls Orange Zero! Cant wait till tomorrow night to have a ride!Look forward to being a part of the forums!Law Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tylerlovesalex Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hey welcome mate im sure you will be a use to the forum. Have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir_Hops_Alot Posted October 17, 2007 Report Share Posted October 17, 2007 Hello mate and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingkopity Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 welcome back to world of trials mate. i took about 4 years out and then had a go on a mates bike and had to buy a new one. not stopped since. its still the best tonic for when your missus is doing your onion in or to keep the beer gut down. best of luck. but i will say it hurts allot more now when something goes tits up. ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadManMike Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Welcome to TF dude - you got any pics of the old bikes?I love seeing the old classic machines - all the new ones look "too good" if you get what I mean - I like seeing improvisations from the old skool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddlers Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 you got any pics of the old bikes?Sadly, none of my GT That was well before digi cam age!Ill get some of the DMR and the Orange later!And cheers for the welcome guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samster Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 welcome back to the world of trials mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Kearns Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 Welcome to Trials-forum buddy. I can already tell you have read the guidelines so just keep up what your doing now.You should be validated as soon as a Moderator Or Administrator see's this.Welcome once again.Danny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddlers Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) Cheers guys!Just been out for the last 2 hours... Id still be riding if it wasnt about minus 74 degrees outside Seems the skills never leave you Like a spaz I forgot to get pics...but heres one of me on the DMR.... Edited October 18, 2007 by The Riddlers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deus_Ex_Machina Posted October 18, 2007 Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 nice pic manhuge one footer what the specs of that bike looks pretty cool*shiny blue stem* (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Riddlers Posted October 18, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2007 An all retro build!'98-'99 DMR Sidekick frame'99 Z1 BAM forksHope C2 upfrontSeriously old hs33 rearSuperb (not) square taper bb and bent Travtiv (or whatever they are) cranksOriginal V12'sUnbranded anodised blue stem (woo)World Force bars that Noah bought overFSA headset which randomly goes tightDeffinatly not round Halo Combat rimsAnd it runs on single speed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Harrison Posted October 25, 2007 Report Share Posted October 25, 2007 I used to ride trials 10odd years ago...back before you could buy a pre-built bike. So it was build your own! I had a 12.5" GT Zaskar, with P2's, Mavic 121's (anyone remember them!) and XT V's (Mags cost a fortune back then).Yeah! They were the days! I had a 12.5" GT, and ripped the headtube off it too!! Kids these days are spoilt - back then, trials-specific frames were in short supply, and were f'cking expensive.Glad you've got back into it though. My trials bike hasn't been ridden in months. I ought to do something about that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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